Yutiq Alternatives Compared
| Yutiq (fluocinolone) | Prednisone | Ozurdex (dexamethasone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Uveitis - Posterior. Yutiq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Uveitis, Diabetic Macular Edema, Macular Edema, Uveitis - Posterior. Ozurdex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Uveitis, Posterior
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| More about Yutiq (fluocinolone) | More about Prednisone | More about Ozurdex (dexamethasone) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yutiq has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 867 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Ozurdex has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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View all Yutiq side effects |
View all Prednisone side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Other fluocinolone brands include: Iluvien, Retisert | Rayos | Other dexamethasone brands include: AK-Dex, Decadron Ocumeter, Decadron Phosphate, Ophthalmic, Dexasol, Dextenza, Dexycu, Maxidex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Yutiq:
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A total of 622 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone:
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A total of 89 drugs are known to interact with Ozurdex:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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October 12, 2018 |
February 21, 1955 |
June 17, 2009 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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